NJ Cop Admits To Handcuffing Girl, Trying To Kiss Her: Prosecutor NJ Cop Admits To Handcuffing Girl, Trying To Kiss Her: Prosecutor
NJ Cop Admits To Handcuffing Girl, Trying To Kiss Her: Prosecutor A 49-year-old patrolman in the Manalapan Township Police Department admitted to engaging in illegal behavior involving two teenage girls, authorities announced Thursday, June 25. Kevin Ruditsky pleaded to guilty to computer criminal activity and endangering the welfare of a child, Monmouth County Raymond Santiago, said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, he faces up to 10 years in state prison. At Manalapan Township's annual National Night Out event in 2023, Ruditsky allowed a 16-year-old to sit in his patrol car, Santiago said. He later sent her sexually explicit messages and photos via so…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle: Pennsauken PD Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle: Pennsauken PD
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle: Pennsauken PD A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Pennsauken, authorities announced Thursday, June 25. At 1 a.m., on Saturday, June 20, officers responded to Route 130 and Homestead Avenue and found a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, Pennsauken police said. The pedestrian, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The collision is currently under investigation by the Pennsauken Police Traffic Division, police said.
New Charges For NJ Teacher Accused Of Sex With Student: Prosecutor New Charges For NJ Teacher Accused Of Sex With Student: Prosecutor
New Charges For NJ Teacher Accused Of Sex With Student: Prosecutor A 36-year-old former middle school teacher in New Jersey is facing additional charges after she was accused of having sex with one of her students, authorities announced Wednesday, June 24. A grand jury indicted Ashley Fisler, a Washington Township resident, on 12 counts including sexual assault of a minor, along with new charges of  pattern of misconduct, manufacturing child sexual abuse material, possession of child sexual abuse material, and distribution of obscenity to a minor, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. The victim, now an adult, said they had sexual relat…
Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested: 2 Killed, 3 Injured In Philadelphia Police Say (UPDATE) Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested: 2 Killed, 3 Injured In Philadelphia Police Say (UPDATE)
Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested: 2 Killed, 3 Injured In Philadelphia Police Say (Update) A man accused of stepping out of a vehicle wearing a mask and opening fire into a crowd in Philadelphia has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting that left two young men dead and three others wounded, police announced on Tuesday, June 23. Marquis Andrews was taken into custody on Monday, June 23, and transferred from the Philadelphia Federal Detention Center to the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit, where he faces charges for his alleged role in the shooting, authorities said. The attack happened around 8:40 p.m. on Monday, March 30, on the 300 block of South 60th Street, accordi…
Man Seriously Injured After E-Bike Collides With Truck: EHT Police Man Seriously Injured After E-Bike Collides With Truck: EHT Police
Man Seriously Injured After E-Bike Collides With Truck: EHT Police A 26-year-old Sicklerville man was seriously injured in an e-bike crash in Egg Harbor Township on Sunday, June 21, a On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 11:56 a.m., officers responded to the area of the Black Horse Pike and Farr Avenue after an E-bike collided with a 2017 Toyota Tundra driven by a 75-year-old Mays Landing man that was making a left turn, Egg Harbor Township police said. The E-bike rider was not wearing a helmet and sustained life-threatening injuries, police said. He was transported to a trauma center, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.
Two Arrested After Three Assaulted In Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Two Arrested After Three Assaulted In Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Two Arrested After Three Assaulted In Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Two people, including a 17-year-old were arrested and charged after three adults were assaulted in North Wildwood, authorities announced Wednesday, June 24. At 1:05 a.m., on Monday June 22, officers responded to 13th Avenue and Central Avenue and found three injured adults who were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and North Wildwood Police Chief Katherine Madden said. One of the victims was unconscious after being struck by a bottle, authorities said. An investigation identified Alpacino Carrero, a 20-year-old Philadelph…
Man Killed In Route 42 Crash After SUV Strikes Pole: NJSP Man Killed In Route 42 Crash After SUV Strikes Pole: NJSP
Man Killed In Route 42 Crash After SUV Strikes Pole: Njsp A 41-year-old Pine Hill man was killed in a crash on Route 42 in Gloucester County on Wednesday, June 24, authorities said. At 3:39 a.m., Richard Merrill was operating a Ford SUV in West Deptford when he lost directional control of the car, ran off the roadway to the left, struck the guardrail and struck a pole, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Merrill was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.
NJ Man Beat 2-Month-Old Daughter Dead: Prosecutor NJ Man Beat 2-Month-Old Daughter Dead: Prosecutor
NJ Man Beat 2-Month-Old Daughter Dead: Prosecutor A 39-year-old Phillipsburg man has been charged in the death of his infant daughter, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. James Capo Jr. is charged with homicide and endangering the welfare of a child following the 2025 death of Sophia Capo, who was two months old, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. At 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, Lopatcong police responded to the 700 block of Youngs Road and found Sophia unresponsive, authorities said. Officers performed CPR and she was eventually airlifted to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where she was pronounced dead a week later, …
NJ High School Senior Prank Under Investigation: Report NJ High School Senior Prank Under Investigation: Report
NJ High School Senior Prank Under Investigation: Report A senior prank at one New Jersey high school is no laughing matter. An investigation at Manchester Township High School is reportedly underway following a prank on Wednesday, June 17, the Asbury Park Press reports. A TikTok video shared by Tri-County Scanner News shows the school strewn with toilet paper both inside and outside the building and students sitting on top of the roof. Students put a "For Sale" sign over the school sign. Superintendent Diane Pedroza said in a statement that the senior prank "exceeded the expectations and guidelines that had been communicated to studen…
Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD
Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD The body of a missing Hofstra student was recovered from the water in Ocean City, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. On Friday, June 19, numerous units responded to Sea Isle City after a deceased man was found in the area of 72nd Street, Ocean City police said. The man was identified as the swimmer who went missing Monday, May 18 at the 10th Street Beach in Ocean City, police said. The swimmer, an Exton, PA native, was in the water near 10th Street, 200 yards from shore, the Coast Guard originally said. The teen was struck by a wave and failed to resurface, the Coast Guard said. Anothe…
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge A Danbury woman accused of leaving her newborn son in a dumpster to die nearly a decade ago is now facing a murder charge with special circumstances, prosecutors said. Dominique Harrison, 28, of Danbury, was arrested last week, but authorities did not provide details about the alleged crime until her arraignment Monday, officials said. The charges stem from an investigation into the 2018 discovery of human remains in Stamford, Danbury police said. It's unclear why she was not arrested until now.  At Monday's arraignment, Assistant State's Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding said Harrison ad…
Gun Forced Into Child's Mouth By One Of 4 Assailants In Bridgeton: Police Gun Forced Into Child's Mouth By One Of 4 Assailants In Bridgeton: Police
Gun Forced Into Child's Mouth By One Of 4 Assailants In Bridgeton: Police A juvenile was assaulted by four men with a weapon in Bridgeton on Sunday, July 21, authorities said. At 9:33 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Church Street after a juvenile said they were riding their bicycle when he was confronted by four unknown Hispanic men all dressed in black clothing, Bridgeton police said. The juvenile attempted to leave the area but they were pushed off their bicycle and punched in the face by the suspects, police said. During the assault, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and forcibly placed the muzzle of the firearm into the victim's mouth, pol…